Riordan bought 6
g containers of pomegranates. Each container had 24 pomegranates. He gave away 75 pomegranates to his auntie.
- How many pomegranates had he left?
- If he sold the rest at 50¢ each and g = 8, how much money did he receive from the pomegranates sold? Give your answer in dollars.
(a)
Total number of pomegranates
= 24 x 6
g = 144
g Number of pomegranates left
= 144
g - 75
(b)
Total pomegranates left
= 144
g - 75
= (144 x 8) - 75
= 1152 - 75
= 1077
Total amount received from the sale
= 1077 x 50
= 53850¢
$1 = 100¢
53850¢ = 53850 ÷ 100 = $538.50
Answer(s): (a) 144
g - 75; (b) $538.50